Sunshine Coast RCMP are investigating a break-in and theft at a Gibsons gas station, calling it a “significant” incident.
Police were called to a gas station in the 800 block of Gibsons Way shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, and found that the front door had been forced in and numerous items stolen from inside.
“Cigarettes and lottery tickets were among the items stolen; however, we are not able to publicly identify the full value of the items taken,” said Const. Harrison Mohr.
“Suffice it to say that this was a major break and enter, representing a considerable loss to the business. Our General Investigations Section is now leading the investigation, and the RCMP’s Forensic Identification Section from the Lower Mainland also attended and examined the scene.”
RCMP are asking anyone who saw any persons walking in the area of Gibsons Way, between North Road and Shaw Road, between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. on the morning of Jan. 19 to contact Sunshine Coast RCMP’s General Investigations Section at 604-885-2266.
“You might not have seen someone running down the street looking like they just broke into a store, but if you saw someone in the area and recall the direction they were walking or the clothing they were wearing, we may be able to match that up with other evidence,” Mohr said.
Police are reviewing surveillance footage from the gas station and surrounding businesses. No arrests have been made.
